Matthew 12:36, 37
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Colossians 3:8
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”Ephesians 5:4
“Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.”James 3:8
“But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”
James 1:26
”If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.”
Psalm 141:3
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!”
Proverbs 21:23
“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
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Article by Sandra Sweeny Silver